Tuesday, May 30, 2017

'The Bachelorette' Stars Mourn Suitor Michael Nance, Dead at 31

Bachelor Nation is in mourning, once again, after the death of Michael Nance, 31, one of Emily Maynard's suitors on "The Bachelorette" Season 8.

Nance was 26 when he competed on the 2012 season; the Austin, Texas resident was featured as a musician, with ABC listing his occupation as Rehab Counselor.

A spokesperson with the Austin Police Department told Entertainment Tonight that officers responded to a call about an unresponsive male at 2:10 a.m. on Monday; Nance was pronounced dead just before 3 a.m.

"At this point it is not a suspicious death and the manner will be determined by the Medical Examiner," the department told ET. "The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office."

Emily Maynard, and several of her Season 8 bachelors, reached out with condolences:

So sad waking up to the news about Michael Nance. Such a kind heart with so much talent. Sending prayers and love to his family and friends.